Executive Coordinator at Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Role: Executive Coordinator

Role type: Fixed Term, Full Time

Location: Wellington

Salary band: $59,148  to $80,024 (depending on skills and experience)

Ma tau rourou, ma taku rourou, ka ora te iwi (with your contribution and my contribution the people will prosper)

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced Executive Coordinator to provide high quality support to our Animal Welfare Director until May 2023.

• You will be energetic, have strong communication and relationship skills, attention to detail, the ability to effectively and efficiently manage your managers' time, ensure deadlines are met and able to keep track of correspondence flow and deliverables for the directorate.
• You will be working in an ever-changing environment, and have the ability to remain calm under pressure, while remaining focused, flexible and adaptable, and having the confidence to operate within a degree of ambiguity.
• You will be a true team player, willing to work alongside the other Executive Coordinators and the branch executive assistant, to deliver cohesive and professional support to this unit.

 

Mōu - About You

• Ideally, you will have worked in the public sector and have a good understanding of how the mechanics of government works, but most importantly you are a self-starter who gets things done.
• You will be familiar with Microsoft office software and have the ability to build and manage relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to identify and manage priorities.
• Having a primary industries or regulatory background would be an asset.

 

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has a strength of common purpose and a passion to sustainably grow and to protect Aotearoa, for the benefit of all New Zealanders. It's no mean feat and we have a team of hard working and dedicated people in a variety of roles supporting us to make this happen. Our overall ambition is for New Zealand to be the most trusted source of high value natural products in the world. We're working towards sustainability, protection, growth and participation.

 

Ahurea – Culture

We encourage a vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where difference is championed and we're an employer of choice because of it. We recruit, grow and retain talented, engaged and motivated employees who actively contribute towards an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.

 

To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here

 

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua: - Benefits of working at MPI

• New offices close to Railway Station
• Up to three additional (MPI holidays) leave days
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation
• Flexible working (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)

See the benefits of working at MPI

Wā Mahi Ngāwari - Flexible Working

If you're interested we are open to discussing flexible working options with you.  This can take many forms such as (but not limited to) reduced hours, remote working, flexible start and finish times, compressed hours or term-time work.  Please feel free to talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we will explore what's possible for the role.

 

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Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “APPLY FOR THIS JOB” or visit the MPI Careers Site. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

The closing date is at midnight on 30 May 2022.

Please note: if you are applying for an internal secondment, please make sure that your manager is aware and supports your application.

For more information about this role, please view the attached position description or email Talent Acquisition Adviser Kitty McCool at kitty.mccool@mpi.govt.nz   

 

The Ministry for Primary Industries is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values inclusion and diversity. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to our communities in Aotearoa. In return you'll enjoy an inclusive and flexible working environment in a diverse team of people while you're growing your career here in NZ and internationally. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.